musicSaturday, July 18, 2026
Bandcamp became the first major platform to ban AI-generated songs, setting a precedent for other services. Meanwhile, AI-generated tracks are quietly taking over K-pop dance challenges, raising questions about artist awareness and consent.
Bandcamp's move is a clear stance against generative AI in music, but enforcement will be tricky.
Bandcamp bans AI-generated songs where AI constitutes all or a substantial part of the creative process, and also prohibits AI impersonation of artists. It's a first for major platforms, but the 'substantial part' language leaves room for interpretation.
Forbes reports that AI-generated songs like 'GG EZ' are spreading through K-pop dance challenges, with idols unknowingly dancing to AI music. It raises questions about whether fans and artists even realize the tracks aren't human-made.
The Cure's Robert Smith didn't hold back his opinion on the World Cup halftime show, while Rolling Stone examines the historic link between football and music.
Robert Smith called the World Cup halftime show 'just f*** off' on Instagram, targeting the lineup curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The show features Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS.
Rolling Stone looks at how World Cup anthems like Ricky Martin's 'La Copa de la Vida' amplified Latin music globally, and how FIFA is now leaning into the music-football connection more than ever.
'Mexodus' Review: A Spirited Two-Man Musical Direct From NY to Pasadenavariety.com
50 Years Ago Today: Yes and Peter Frampton Spark a Riot in San Diegowww.rollingstone.com
The Cure’s Robert Smith criticizes World Cup final halftime showwww.pastemagazine.com
On This Track: Weekend Listening #5www.indienoxzine.com
Watch Jonathan Davis and X Japan's Yoshiki perform orchestra-backed version of Korn classic Freak On A Leashwww.loudersound.com
Critic's Pick: Lavender Roots Dance Partywww.nashvillescene.comInside Killswitch's 'The End of Heartache': Haunted Studios, Howard Jones' Debutl8r.it
A behind-the-scenes look at Killswitch Engage's recording of 'The End of Heartache' — Howard Jones' debut album with the band. Despite the recording process being described as "hell" due to haunted studio experiences, creative tensions, and personal struggles, the article capture
Ted Maksymowicz and His Orchestra – Polish Dance Melodies album artfontsinuse.com
A photo of the album art for "Ted Maksymowicz and His Orchestra – Polish Dance Melodies" from 1959, photographed by Bart Solenthaler and uploaded to Flickr. The album features Polish dance music styles including kujawiak, polonaise, polka, and oberek. Ted Maksymowicz (c.1916–1973
Crash Out - song and lyrics by Tinasheopen.spotify.com
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Toward a Theory of Burger Musicpitchfork.com
This article explores the emerging internet slang term "burger music" — a nebulous, often derogatory label used in online music communities to describe music perceived as bland, mainstream, or lacking in authentic taste. Through examples from TikTok, X (Twitter), and music cultur
Scream Score Back On Vinyl For 30th Anniversary From Varèse Sarabandebleedingcool.com
Varèse Sarabande is releasing Marco Beltrami's score for the 1996 horror film Scream on vinyl in various editions to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary. The release highlights the iconic score that accompanies the memorable final shot of Stu's house.
Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon Dies: ‘Palisades Park’ & ‘Tallahassee Lassie’ Rock & Roller Was 89deadline.com
Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, the pioneering rock & roll musician known for energetic hits like "Tallahassee Lassie" (1959) and "Palisades Park" (1962), died July 17 at age 89 in a California hospice after a brief battle with cancer. The article covers his life, career, musical lega
Mix Of The Day: Midirama & Raphael Kosmosra.co
A five-hour back-to-back DJ mix recorded live at Fuchs2 in Prague, featuring Midirama and Raphael Kosmos. The set spans jacking Chicago house, Detroit electro, UK rave, and more, with drum machine funk as its thematic foundation. Published by Resident Advisor as part of their Mix
Metal Gear Solid Composer Unveils Studio Ghibli Jazz Albumbleedingcool.com
Scarlet Moon Records has opened pre-orders for Prescription for Sleep: Ghibli, a smooth jazz album performed by the duo Gentle Love (composers Norihiko Hibino and Ayaki). The album features jazz interpretations of songs from various Studio Ghibli films. This marks the 17th album
Gorillaz: The Mountainpitchfork.com
A review of Gorillaz's album "The Mountain" by Jazz Monroe, detailing how co-creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's planned creative journey to India transformed into a somber pilgrimage after both men's fathers died within 10 days. Albarn swam in the Ganges and scattered his
“I'm 13 years old and I'm drinking with Alex Van Halen”: One of the child stars of Van…www.loudersound.com
A nostalgic feature about Yano Anaya, one of the child actors who played junior versions of Van Halen members in the iconic 1984 music video for "Hot For Teacher." The article explores Anaya's experience on set, his lifelong fandom of the band, and the cultural significance of th
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